Our Stories

Mon, 05/20/2024 - 09:44

Impact Analysis: Community Health Entrepreneurs are changing the lives of underserved Ugandan communities

We partnered with Healthy Entrepreneurs in 2022 to fund a sustainable program that amplifies the effectiveness of the Community Health Worker system while increasing the reach to the most isolated communities in Uganda. Today, 96% of our beneficiaries say the quality of their lives has improved since accessing the program’s healthcare support.

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 09:03

News, Stories, Social Innovation

Using digital technology to serve female farmers in Peru

As the gatekeepers to family nutrition and the guardians of crop diversity, women play a defining yet underappreciated role in Peru’s food system. To solve this issue, Producers Direct, a global smallholder owned not-for profit organization is pioneering Farm Direct, an AgriTech solution serving female smallholders in Peru. 

Mon, 06/12/2023 - 13:33

Social Innovation, News, Stories

Women Empowerment Award 2023: Meet 15 female founders making strides for social change

In collaboration with Unknown Group, we are thrilled to announce the winners of the Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award 2023. This award recognizes and supports 15 outstanding female entrepreneurs from the Global South (Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, and Asia Pacific) who are driving social change through their innovative health, nutrition, and agricultural solutions.

Fri, 02/09/2024 - 06:57

Science, News, Stories

Science Excellence: Recap of Bayer Foundation's Science Awards Ceremony

The Bayer Foundation celebrates outstanding achievements in science, supporting talented young researchers and honoring leading experts. In early 2023, five remarkable scientists received awards for their groundbreaking work at a ceremony in Leverkusen.

Mon, 07/15/2024 - 08:14

News, Science, Stories

Science Fellowships: Here are our 2024 Fellows!

We are dedicated to cultivating a collaborative approach among future scientific leaders by offering five distinct fellowships. Our three fellowships for outstanding Master's, PhD, and medical students provide opportunities for international exchange programs in drug discovery, agriculture, and medicine. To inspire and engage the next generation of scientists, we also offer two fellowships for student teachers and young apprentices focusing on STEM education and life sciences. In 2024, we selected 47 outstanding individuals from 10 different countries and awarded over €330,000 in funding for this unique opportunity.

Wed, 10/25/2023 - 13:44

Social Innovation, News, Stories

Transforming communities, one flour bag at a time

Meet one of the first Sanku millers in Kenya! Her name is Lydiah Nyaga, and she has been running her own mill in Embu, Eastern Kenya since 2017. Trained as a nurse, Lydiah is a passionate advocate to tackle malnutrition in her community.